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Method for driving micro-oscillating element having comb-teeth electrodes

US7701155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2009
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02N1/008
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A micro-oscillation element includes a movable main section, a first frame and a second frame, and a first connecting section that connects the movable main section and the first frame and defines a first axis of rotation for a first rotational operation of the movable main section with respect to the first frame. The element further includes a second connecting section that connects the first frame and the second frame and defines a second axis of rotation for a second rotational operation of the first frame and the movable main section with respect to the second frame. A first drive mechanism is provided for generating a driving force for the first rotational operation. A second drive mechanism is provided for generating a driving force for the second rotational operation. The first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation are not orthogonal.

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